Fay: A Novel Audiobook

" The last novel I read of Larry's. I marvel at his ability to see inside the mind and heart of a young girl. "

" I'm still thinking if this girl daily! Great book that just haunts me. Real... "

" It's hard for me to rate this book because while it was written extremely well and I couldn't put it down, the subject matter was brutal and uncomfortable. It takes place in the south and the main character, Fay, is young, naive, and just a total mess. I think what bothered me so much is that life like this actually exists for people and I would never want my daughter to run away from home because of a messed up, abusive father and experience all this. So while I thought it was fantastic, I thought it was horrible at the same time. "

" Incredible book. This is a sequel to Joe and I agree with Greg that it's better. She gets taken in by that couple and unfortunately makes a choice that wasn't necessary but she didn't know that, which alters her future tragically. "

" It's been a very long time since I read this book, but it made a lasting impression and I remember loving it. "

" Read this a while back but remember it as a gritty,revealing account of a survivor form the bottom rungs of society...Very good book "

" Read Joe first. Fay is a character in Joe and it just makes more sense to read it in order - trust me, I know first hand. "

" Larry Brown died tragically too young. "

" It has been several years since I read it but I remember loving it. Hard to put down. "

" Underage sex, plenty of killing, close calls and seemingly hopeless cases: exactly what Larry Brown is good at. He's dead, but I still secretly wish I could find him at Proud Larry's in Jackson and get drunk on PBR with him while talking about James Agee and Eudora Welty. "

" A book recommend to me by Jennifer. You'll never forget the characters in this book. "

" Larry Brown kicks ass- this book is ok as far as writing goes, but i couldnt put it down. Some guys can just tell a story. "

" Engaging book. Brown was great with character development and the nuances of dialect. A thoroughly enjoyable read. "

" re-read this puppy. this is the book that turned me on to Mr. Brown (rest his soul). he was/is my favorite contemporary author. have read everything. "

" Before "Fay" I was a Larry Brown virgin, and now I can't get enough of his roughness. This is a brillant book. A little slowly-paced, but worth the read. "

" This is a terrific example of grit-lit, and Larry Brown, who died recently, was one of the best. Fay will steal your heart! "

" Kept thinking: What's wrong with these people? "

" Still really liked it, but not as much as the first read. Love me some LB. "

" Very well written, but didn't love the subject matter.. Can't stand people making stupid decisions! "

" This author develops some of the most incredible characters. It's the kind of book that stays with you long after you have finished it. "

" I am becoming a big fan of Larry Brown. I do highly recommend reading the book "Joe" by Larry Brown before reading this one. Fay is a continuation of one character's plot line in Joe. "

" I really enjoyed this novel. Throughout the book though I really disliked the character, however that it one of the things that kept me reading. I was hoping for her demise. "

" In a nutshell, this story involves a whole lot of sex, constant drinking of alcohol and coffee, oh and several murders/deaths as a by product. An incredulous story with little to no redeeming qualities in the characters. "

" Solid writing - coarse language gets old fast. "

" A bit anticlimactic, but not a bad read overall. I feel the need to cleanse my system though after the constant lighting up of cigarettes and pouring of drinks . . . "

" I'm surprised that this book hasn't been reviewed more by goodreaders. I found it a fascinating book about a young woman who has remarkable moral character considering life's circumstances. Well written, not a nice tidy ending, but perhaps, that makes it more real. "

" Totally pointless and way too wordy. Way too many loose ends, but it doesn't really bother me because I don't really care about any of the characters. Just really not my style. "

" I'm glad she never turned to drugs. "

" Larry Brown died tragically too young. "

" Read this a while back but remember it as a gritty,revealing account of a survivor form the bottom rungs of society...Very good book "

" Such an excellent, devastating book. I would recommend this more than any other book, because not sure many people would have heard of it. EVERYONE should hear about it, it is that good. "